Fintech Beat

How Stellar’s new transparent network is providing a new payment rail for commercial banks in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cofounders of Brazil’s real-backed stablecoin BLRA talk about drivers behind its usage and what it means for cross border payments and dollarization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lewis Cohen, co-chair of Cahill’s Digital Assets Group, is a leading crypto lawyer specializing in the intersection of AI and law. He discusses how AI agents in cryptocurrency are a natural progression and highlights pressing legal questions that arise from this evolution. Cohen emphasizes the need for regulatory frameworks to address modern trading technologies and the potential for market manipulation. He advocates for coherence in legislation, as well as the use of regulatory sandboxes to balance innovation with consumer protection.

Matty O’Connor joins the podcast to talk about ICOs and the Legion White Paper.   For more on Legion’s partnership with Bluprynt, Chris Brummer’s startup, see https://www.bluprynt.com/post/legion-bluprynt-mica-compliant-ico-eu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nic Carter, a Partner at Castle Island Ventures and co-host of the On the Brink podcast, dives into the blend of philosophy and fintech. He discusses how ideas from thinkers like Nozick and Rawls shape the crypto landscape. The conversation takes a critical turn as Nic elaborates on 'Choke Point 2.0', exploring its impact on regulations and banking within the crypto sector. He also highlights the role of stablecoins in emerging markets, showcasing their potential for economic stability and financial inclusion.

Adam Kovacevich, Founder and CEO of Chamber of Progress and advocate for tech innovation, dives into the Department of Justice's antitrust case against Apple. He highlights how the case could reshape the future of digital wallets and messaging services. Discussing Apple's market influence, Kovacevich critiques its impact on financial innovation and consumer costs. The conversation also touches on evolving antitrust laws, the shifting political landscape around tech regulation, and the broader implications for fintech competition.

JPMorgan's experts discuss CFPB's proposals, screen scraping vs. APIs, and privacy implications. They delve into connected banking tools, data security, privacy vs. innovation in fintech, and the balance between legacy systems and startups in transactional settings.

Polygon's Rebecca Rettig joins the show to talk about her new coauthored article with Michael Mosier and Katja Gilman, Genuine DeFi as Critical infrastructure. Read athttps://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4607332 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beta Bank CEO Seke Ballard joins to show to talk about technology and inclusion, branch banking from a cellphone, and his journey for a De Novo Bank license. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. Army Special Operations Command Comptroller offers her perspective on digital assets and national security from a forum hosted by Georgetown Law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices